The Forward Collision Warning system, when switched on, uses a radar sensor to help prevent rearend collisions by providing a warning of a possible collision with a vehicle on road ahead within, physical and technical limits system, the Forward Collision Warning system does not brake the vehicle and is not substitute, if the vehicle is traveling within a speed range of about 44–130 mph (70–210 km/h), system warns.

The driver with a message in the instrument cluster display (⇒ fig, driving too close to vehicle ahead ⇒ , the warning period varies according to the traffic situation your driving style, if the vehicle is traveling within a speed range of about 18–130 mph (30–210 km/h), system warns.

The driver with a warning chime and a message in the instrument cluster display (⇒ fig, the Forward Collision Warning system technology cannot overcome the laws physics, collision Warning system issues a warning, immediately apply the brake slow vehicle, down or avoid the obstacle, depending traffic situation.

Is impaired, for example, if the radar sensor is dirty or if the position of radar sensor has, the Forward Collision Warning system does not react to people, animals, vehicles, crossing or approaching same lane, always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle all times.

Deactivate the Forward Collision Warning system if it does not work as described chapter, for example, if multiple unwanted warnings occur, volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display).

 Please first read and note the introductory information heed WARNINGS, if the system detects that the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is unsafe, a distance warning appears in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig, increase the distance between your vehicle vehicle ahead, if the system detects a potential collision with a vehicle ahead, a warning chime sounds and an advance warning appears in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig.

Brake or take action to avoid vehicle ahead, if the system is switched off, a text message and symbol appear in instrument cluster display, failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can result collision, never ignore warning lights text WARNINGS.

When the Forward Collision Warning system is switched on, the display instrument cluster, can be overwritten by displays related to other functions, for example, an incoming telephone call, displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display, a radar sensor mounted in the front bumper monitors traffic ⇒ fig.

Traveling ahead up to a distance of about 130 yards (120 m), the radar sensor function can be impaired by things such as mud, slush, or snow, by conditions, such as heavy rain or spray, the Forward Collision Warning system will automatically be available again as soon radar.

The function of the Forward Collision Warning system can also be impaired when radar signal, radiation is reflected, for example, in multilevel parking structures, or by nearby metallic objects such, as rails or metal plates road, the area in front of and around the radar sensor ⇒ fig.

Stickers, additional headlights, a license plate bracket, or other things, as these items can impair, function of the Forward Collision Warning system, any structural modifications to the vehicle, for example, lowering the vehicle or alterations front, end trim, can impair the function of the Forward Collision Warning system.

Should only be carried out by a qualified workshop ⇒ page 386, Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications, incorrectly performed repairs to the front end of the vehicle can change the position of the radar sensor and therefore impair the function of the Forward Collision Warning system, only be carried out by a qualified workshop.